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Meloni’s coalition becomes Italy’s longest postwar government

9/6/2026

Summary

Meloni Breaks Record

Giorgia Meloni’s government became Italy’s longest-serving post-war administration on Sept 4, 2026, after 1,413 days.
Ten thousand supporters gathered in Bari where Meloni spoke with Salvini and Tajani.
The coalition claims new jobs, unemployment under 6%, and a €21 billion tax cut.
Critics say wages are flat, growth forecast 0.6%, and debt at 138% of GDP.
The coalition proposes a 42% vote bonus, and Futuro Nazionale 7% support has overtaken Forza Italia.

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Meloni Sparks Meme

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented Prime Minister Meloni with a “Melody” toffee, sparking the #Melodi meme.
Modi and Meloni pledged annual leader summits and regular ministerial dialogues during their May 2024 meeting.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte congratulated Meloni.
UK Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch praised Meloni’s influence while congratulating her on the record.

History

Historical Context

After WWII, Alcide De Gasperi led Italy’s first post-war Christian Democratic governments, serving eight consecutive terms and helping the party dominate for 35 years. Since 2022, Giorgia Meloni, the Republic’s first female prime minister, heads the longest-serving post-war cabinet (over 3 years, 10 months), echoing the stability that shaped Italy’s early EU role.

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Meloni Breaks Record

Giorgia Meloni’s government became Italy’s longest-serving post-war administration on Sept 4, 2026, after 1,413 days.
Ten thousand supporters gathered in Bari where Meloni spoke with Salvini and Tajani.
The coalition claims new jobs, unemployment under 6%, and a €21 billion tax cut.
Critics say wages are flat, growth forecast 0.6%, and debt at 138% of GDP.
The coalition proposes a 42% vote bonus, and Futuro Nazionale 7% support has overtaken Forza Italia.

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